Auction Terms & Conditions - To Bid and Buy: When you register to bid online With Amber Door Estate Sales Inc., please read over the terms and conditions as set out below. REGISTRATION & IDENTIFICATION: At the time of registration, we collect information about you to verify who you are before you can bid. Credit card information is collected to ensure that you are a qualified buyer. All bidders must be of legal age to bid. PAYING FOR YOUR PURCHASES: There is no cost to register for an auction. Your credit card will not be charged unless you win. When an auction closes, if you are the winner, your credit card will be charged with the winning bid amount, plus applicable Buyers Premium and taxes. BIDDING: All bids are final. If you are a winner, your credit card will be charged at close of the auction. SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS will be notified VIA E-MAIL by the morning following the auction. Your credit card will be charged for the price of the item(s) you have won plus buyers' premium and applicable taxes. PICKUPS & REMOVALS: Dates and times for pickup are posted on the auction details page. Any item not picked up during the posted pickup times, or prior shipping arrangements made, will be considered an abandoned item. If you abandon an item, your credit card will be charged for the purchase price of the item plus the cost to remove, transport and dispose the item. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED DURING SPECIFIED CHECKOUT TIMES OR THE ITEM WILL BE DEEMED ABANDONED AND A DISPOSAL FEE MAY BE APPLIED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD ON FILE. Sales Tax 13% HST Applies to All Sales 15% Buyers Premium in Effect SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS or DELIVERY - Amber Door provides shipping and delivery for any item upon request please ensure you bid on items marked "SHIPPING AVAILABLE" on each lot - you can easily see this notation while bidding. 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Richard Stokes Fireman Estate Niagara Falls, Ontario - this is Part III of a multi-part series, household contents, and a large amount of different collections!! FLEXIBLE PICKUP IS AVAILABLE RICHARD MALCOLM STOKES Richard dedicated his adult life to service in the community, offering his time and talents to promote Niagara and benefit numerous charitable organizations. Since he retired in 1992, his philanthropic efforts in Masonic Lodge and Shrine have increased and he has returned to his volunteer roots, working tirelessly with the Scouting program and various community projects. It was not unusual for Richard to complete a hectic schedule, juggling several volunteer commitments in one day. He was a hard worker with a generous spirit and willing attitude . always ready to get the job done'! Richard was truly young at heart and proud to be active and productive in his community. Royal Canadian Navy Honourable Discharge Volunteer Firefighter Niagara Falls Fire Department, Professional Firefighter Retired at age 60, as Director of Fire Prevention To recognize his contribution in firefighting and fire prevention, Richard earned Long Service Medals' awarded by Canada and the Province of Ontario. Community Honours and Awards City of Niagara Falls: BeNF' Award Volunteer Recognition, Community Photographer Attractions Ontario: Tourism Champion of the Year Winter Festival of Lights: Lifetime Achievement Award 2015 City of Niagara Falls: Volunteer Achievement Award 2012 United Way Community Partnership Award . 2010 Rainbow Award2009 for Niagara Falls International Marathon volunteer work Winter Festival of Lights Exceptional Volunteer Award 2007 City of Niagara Falls: Recreation Commission Volunteer Award 2001 Paul Harris Award Rotary Club - for Exceptional Citizenship 1998 Ontario Municipal Recreation Award (OMRA) 1997 "Excellence in community service through volunteering" Ontario Government Volunteer Award Canada Day Good Citizen Award Kentucky Colonels, Good Works Program .. since 1968 Past Chairman, Organizing events to benefit local charities Royal Canadian Naval Association (RCNA) Niagara .. since 1965 Designated "Niagara Tourism Ambassador" by the City of Niagara Falls MASONIC ACTIVITIES Adoniram Lodge #573, Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario Member since 1971 Worshipful Master in 1979. Elected District Deputy Grand Master, Niagara B: 1986-1987 Richard served as District Chairman for the "Help to Hear" fundraising campaign and later for the "Nip Drugs in the Bud" campaign, on behalf of the Masonic Foundation of Ontario In Scottish Rite Masonry Elgin Lodge of Perfection 14 October 28, 1971 Niagara Chapter of Rose Croix 18 April 19, 1973 Moore Sovereign Consistory May 12, 1973 Honours and Awards 2009 John Ross Matheson Awardpresented by the Scottish Rite Masons for "continued commitment of distinguished service to community, Country and mankind". SHRINE ACTIVITIES Rameses Shrine #33 Toronto, Ontario A.A.O.N.M.S. Member since 1975 Active in Niagara Shrine Club, held numerous Executive positions including President Ambassador to several other Shrine Clubs in Ontario Honorary Member: Mocha, London; Ismaila, Buffalo; Abou Ben Adam, Missouri 2004 appointed Ambassador Emeritus to Rameses Shrine, Toronto Ontario in recognition of his tireless efforts on behalf of the Shrine. Director General, Spring Ceremonial in Niagara 1984, 1997, 2002 Shrine Hospital in Erie, patient transportation team for Niagara Fundraising activities under the Shrine umbrella Aluminum cans and tabs collection Christmas Cake sales; Shrine Lottery ticket sales Honours and Awards 2011 Shrine International Award of Merit 1979 Shriner of the Year Shrine Hospital Gold Book Society inductee1994 for ongoing financial commitment "in recognition of his generous philanthropy and investment in humanity" Shrine Gold Book Member: $50,000 Bequest 100 Million Dollar Club recognized for personal philanthropy and financial support Awarded numerous Certificates of Dedication from various Shrine Hospitals. Niagara Ten Club Inc. Stokes is the last original member of the Niagara 10 Club, which was established in 1980 by ten charter members, to raise funds for the purchase of property and a building to house Niagara Shrine Club. The Niagara Shrine Club still operates from the same location, regularly hosting Lady Shrine meetings, Lodge District meetings and Rotary Club luncheons. As an active member of Niagara 10 Club, Stokes continues raising money primarily through Bingo service, to maintain the site and provide financial support to various community charities. SCOUTING ACTIVITIES As a youth, Stokes earned the coveted "King Scout" Award and as an adult he returned to Scouting as a volunteer with 1st Niagara Scout Group. He participated in the post fire rebuild of 1st Niagara Scout Hut from 2005 2007, offering advice, physical labour and hundreds of volunteer hours getting the Group re-established. He stepped up to serve as Group Committee Chairman overseeing the operation of the Hut and presentation of quality youth programs from 2008 - 2020. Member of Group Committee, Property Support 2020 ongoing Honours and Awards Scouts Canada has recognized Scouter Richard for >40 years leadership and service. 2021 awarded the Scouts Canada Medal of Merit' (presentation delayed by pandemic) 2021 awarded the Scouts Canada Bar to the Medal of Merit' 2011 awarded the Scouts Canada Medal for Good Service' 2010 Member of Chief Scout Association, Battlefield Patrol, Niagara